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The Sniper is gray robot model with magenta and white details, standing on a stanchion in a fixed position with long harpoon-like attachment pointing forward. Its small, round head attachment is covered with six bending limbs, that are usually seen pointing backwards when the Sniper is in its assault position.
Overview[]
In Sonic Frontiers, the Sniper is enemy type encountered in Open Zone fields including Ares Island, Chaos Island and Rhea Island. Usually encountered in singular form, they are found stationary until Sonic is close to its sight. When it occurs, the Sniper begins to charge its cannon for three seconds before firing an long range energy bullet at Sonic. The Sniper's aim is relatively accurate, as the player can notice a red light signal line as well white enemy attack signal pointing at Sonic before an energy bullet is shot at him at high speed.[2] The player can keep constantly moving while using the Boost or perform the Dodge to avoid them at short range. Sonic is able to Parry each energy bullet when the player has prepared for it.[1]
If the player attempts to approach it in close combat, the Sniper goes into defensive mode of covering its small head attachment with its limbs from physical attacks. Despite this, the player can do multiple chain combo attacks or use Cyloop/Quick Cyloop to make the Sniper eventually reveal its weak spot and be exposed to further attacks.[1] Upon its defeat, the Sniper explodes into pieces while dropping Skill Pieces and two typesof Seeds to be obtained.
Notable section in floating factory building of Chaos Island involves of tight 2,5D platforming section with the Sniper firing its long-range energy bullets at Sonic from the background. In Rhea Island, a Sniper along with couple of other robots, are required to be defeated to summon a route to reach the top of the fourth tower.
Powers and abilities[]
The Sniper can fire energy bullets at a time with a very precise aim, as the bullet's flight speed is very high. Using its six bending limbs, it can also cover itself from physical attacks for very short amount of time.
References[]
↑ 1.01.11.2"神兵攻略" (in Japanese). ソニックフロンティア 超音速プレイングガイド (カドカワゲームムック). Kadokawa. 8 November 2022. p. 19. ISBN 978-4047336445. "SNIPER - 砲台型のエネミーで、定位置から狙いを定めて遠距離攻撃を仕掛けてくる。 この遠距離攻撃の弾は速いので、走って避けるのではなく回避やパリィで対処したい。 なお、近づく と砲台を畳んで防御形態になるが、コンボやサイループで解除可能。 解除すれば楽に倒すことができる。"
↑Sonic Team (8 November 2022). Sonic Frontiers. Xbox One. Sega. Area/level: Ares Island. "Sense the enemy's attack: When an enemy is about to attack, a visual effect will appear running between Sonic and the enemy."
